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Researchers make progress towards a new diagnostic test for schistosomiasis

Researchers have made important progress towards a new diagnostic test for schistosomiasis, which could help the World Health Organization achieve its goal of interrupting transmission of the disease, and eventually eliminating it.

22 Nov 2021

Giving social support to others may play an important role in health

When it comes to your health, being willing to give social support to your spouse, friends and family may be just as important as receiving assistance, a new study suggests.

22 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in Norwegian fitness centers

Researchers from the University of Oslo oversaw a trial in Norway in which several fitness centers were allowed to open.

22 Nov 2021

Examining the effects of malaria parasites on global health

News-Medical speaks to Professor Kevin Baird about his lifelong research into malaria and how another malaria parasite, P. Vivax, is taking a toll on global health.

22 Nov 2021

Study finds gaps and gender differences in management of type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a major risk factor of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease and heart failure, as well as premature death. To prevent or at least delay complications, regular health care visits and good control of blood glucose, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and other risk factors are needed.

22 Nov 2021

Red blood cell distribution width as a biomarker for COVID-19

A review highlights the prospects and challenges of RDW as a predictive biomarker for viral infections, with a special focus on COVID-19 and hepatitis.

22 Nov 2021

UW researchers develop a wearable device to detect and reverse opioid overdose

A research team at the University of Washington has developed a wearable device to detect and reverse an opioid overdose.

22 Nov 2021

Adolescents with multiple concussions show disruption in the brain's default mode network

Adolescents and young adults with post-concussive symptoms who suffered three to five concussions showed disruption in the default mode network, an interconnected network of brain regions involved in wakeful rest and internal thoughts.

22 Nov 2021

Using the contraceptive pill to reduce risk of type-2 diabetes in women with PCOS

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Professor Weibke Arlt about her recent research into how the contraceptive pill affects type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS.

22 Nov 2021

Importance of cross-neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study published in the journal mBio investigates different antibodies from convalescent donors that bind three separate domains of the SARS-CoV-2 spike. The results of this study suggest that the individuals exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 from the first wave have neutralizing antibodies against current variants.

21 Nov 2021

Review launched into impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices

A far-reaching review is being launched into the impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices.

21 Nov 2021

Sheep at low-risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2

A team of scientists from the US has recently evaluated the susceptibility of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in sheep. The findings reveal that sheep are generally less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the susceptibility is relatively higher for the alpha variant of the virus. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv preprint server.

21 Nov 2021

TXA drug has minimal impact in controlling blood loss in severely injured trauma patients

A recent study found that the drug tranexamic acid has minimal impact in controlling blood loss in severely injured trauma patients at the standard doses given, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

21 Nov 2021

Washington University joins international effort to support data science research and training in Africa

Washington University in St. Louis is joining a major international effort to advance data science, catalyze innovation and spur health discoveries across Africa.

21 Nov 2021

Using PET scans to predict recurrence in Hodgkin lymphoma

One of the primary tools that oncologists use to stage cancers is the PET (positron emission tomography) scan, an imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive sugar to detect metabolically active areas within the body.

21 Nov 2021

Human lung airway-on-a-chip faithfully recapitulates cystic fibrosis pathology

The inherited progressive disorder cystic fibrosis (CF) causes severe damage to the lungs, and other tissues in the body by affecting the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices.

21 Nov 2021

UC researchers engineer new probiotic to target and break down cancer cell defenses

Bacteria generally have a bad reputation, as people first think of certain strains that can cause serious illnesses like pneumonia or meningitis. However, there are many helpful bacteria, known as probiotics, that assist the body in different ways.

21 Nov 2021

New evidence that host immunity drives evolution of the dengue virus

New research by a team of University of Florida investigators, and others, provides evidence that host immunity drives evolution of the dengue virus.

20 Nov 2021

High prevalence of germline variants in Japanese patients with pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma

Certain kinds of tumors can be inherited within families. Identifying the underlying genetic cause is important in treatment, but most studies on these tumors have been carried out on Caucasian populations.

19 Nov 2021

Higher arterial stiffness during adolescence linked to increased risk of hypertension, obesity in young adulthood

Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Exeter, and the University of Bristol carried out the study using data from one of the world’s most extensive ongoing prospective birth cohort studies – the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC).

19 Nov 2021

Blood News and Research

Researchers make progress towards a new diagnostic test for schistosomiasis

Giving social support to others may play an important role in health

SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in Norwegian fitness centers

Examining the effects of malaria parasites on global health

Study finds gaps and gender differences in management of type 2 diabetes

Red blood cell distribution width as a biomarker for COVID-19

UW researchers develop a wearable device to detect and reverse opioid overdose

Adolescents with multiple concussions show disruption in the brain's default mode network

Using the contraceptive pill to reduce risk of type-2 diabetes in women with PCOS

Importance of cross-neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Review launched into impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices

Sheep at low-risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2

TXA drug has minimal impact in controlling blood loss in severely injured trauma patients

Washington University joins international effort to support data science research and training in Africa

Using PET scans to predict recurrence in Hodgkin lymphoma

Human lung airway-on-a-chip faithfully recapitulates cystic fibrosis pathology

UC researchers engineer new probiotic to target and break down cancer cell defenses

New evidence that host immunity drives evolution of the dengue virus

High prevalence of germline variants in Japanese patients with pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma

Higher arterial stiffness during adolescence linked to increased risk of hypertension, obesity in young adulthood

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